Initial Capabilities Document 

Type - Term
Description: A requirement for all Acquisition Category (ACAT) programs that connect in any way to the communications and information infrastructure including both Information Technology (IT) and National Security System (NSS) programs. The ISP is used by program authorities to document IT and NSS needs, objectives, and interface requirements in sufficient detail to enable testing and verification of requirements. The ISP also contains interface descriptions, infrastructure and support requirements, standards profiles, measures of performance, and interoperability shortfalls. The ISP is summarized in the Acquisition Strategy and reviewed at Milestones B and C. 
Acronym: ICD
 
Comments: Source: DAU Glossary of Defense Acquisition Acronyms & Terms (DoDI 5000.02 and CJCSI 6212.01D)